Der achte Tag(1990)
A medical doctor who is regarded as a specialist in retort research has been found dead. Science journalist Vera Pukall investigates the alleged suicide and uncovers the ruthless activities of a large pharmaceutical company. She receives help from Dr. Svoboda, of all people, the group's main stockholder.
Movie: Der achte Tag
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Vera Pukall
Dr. Svoboda
Holger
Volker de Vries
Mrs. de Vries
Hamacher
Prof. Wagner
Dittmann
Sylvie
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A medical doctor who is regarded as a specialist in retort research has been found dead. Science journalist Vera Pukall investigates the alleged suicide and uncovers the ruthless activities of a large pharmaceutical company. She receives help from Dr. Svoboda, of all people, the group's main stockholder.
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1990-06-30
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